--- title: "UK SBS RE150439" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4310a19-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4310a19-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4310a19-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4310a19-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-23" --- # UK SBS RE150439 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4310a19-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4310a19-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4310a19-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK SBS RE150439" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aimed at acquiring a light sheet microscope system for the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology located in Cambridge, England. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under fluorescent and polarising microscopes (CPV code 38515000). The tender was initially set to close for bids on 8th December 2015, with a contract period running from 21st December 2015 to 21st December 2017. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of high-tech laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in imaging systems and microscopy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement is noted for its suitability for SMEs. Companies that offer automation and imaging software alongside hardware solutions may find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio in the scientific research sector. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 08/12/2015 AT 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email: ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk To register on our e-sourcing portal go to: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". - - - - - The light sheet microscope or single plane illumination microscope (SPIM) covered by this specification is intended to provide the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge with a complete system consisting of automated microscope hardware, computer control and comprehensive imaging software. This system will be used to study live or fixed mouse and human oocytes but it should also be capable of imaging other live or fixed specimen including Drosophila embryos and tissue samples. The minimum specification for the light sheet microscope shall be for a system with single sided light sheet illumination optimized for minimum light sheet waist thickness. The imaging optics shall be of the highest possible NA and optimized for resolution in the captured image. The system shall be further optimized for high speed volume imaging in multiple fluorescent channels. - - - - - Please see our e-sourcing portal for full details. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35bd549-b9a5-4f15-8312-4d15af6492b6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2015 - 21 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes ## Release History - 23 Mar 2018 at 10:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35bd549-b9a5-4f15-8312-4d15af6492b6 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35bd549-b9a5-4f15-8312-4d15af6492b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35bd549-b9a5-4f15-8312-4d15af6492b6 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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